Network Attached Storage; Inter-Module Connections - HP ProCurve J4863A Brochure

Inter-Module Connections

Inter-Module Connections
Localized Intra-Module Traffic Flows Localized Intra-Module Traffic Flows
Inter-Module Traffic Flows Inter-Module Traffic Flows
Figure 4b: logical view of traffic flows for NAS application
As show in figure 4b, Fast Path Technology on the 4108gl is ideal for NAS applications.
connecting the NAS head to the same module as the application servers as shown in Figure
4a, the 4108gl with Fast Path Technology provides media speed connections for NAS file
transfers to and from the servers without crossing the central switching fabric!
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36.6 Gbps 36.6 Gbps
Central Central
Switching Switching
Fabric Fabric
Network Attached Network Attached
Storage Storage
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